Clef Notes:

It’s finally here – Leonard Bernstein’s birthday month! August 25th marks this legendary musician’s centennial and WGUC has been counting down since May with a daily spotlight on a performance he either composed, conducted, or performed. We have some special things in store this month and I don’t want you to miss a thing so below, there’s a listing of what’s to come in the next few weeks. Also, check out this Spotify playlistwhenever you want a little extra Bernstein in your day.

August 5, 8pm

CSO in Concert Encore (Concert Date: February 23–24)

Juraj Valcuha, conductor; Simone Lamsma, violin

R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks

BERNSTEIN: Serenade, after Plato’s Symposium

KORNGOLD: Suite from Much Ado About Nothing

STRAUSS: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier

August 12, 8pm

CSO in Concert Encore (Concert Date: April 20–21)

Cristian Macelaru, conductor; Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

BERNSTEIN: Three Dance Episodes from On the Town

GERSHWIN: Piano Concerto

IVES: Three Places in New England

BERNSTEIN: Divertimento

August 19, 8pm

Leonard Bernstein: A Legacy

90.9 WGUC presents a special broadcast celebrating the centennial of one of America’s greatest musicians. Interviews with musicians who knew Bernstein including Dick Waller, Mark Gibson, and Carmon DeLeone, along with commentary from historians such as Dr. bruce mcclung, Mark Horowitz, and Rick Pender – plus a variety of music including works Bernstein composed, conducted, and performed at the piano. Hosted by Brian O’Donnell.

August 24, 7pm

Leonard Bernstein: America’s Music Teacher: Celebrate Leonard Bernstein's centennial with an exploration of his teaching style. Hosted by Andrea Blain, this new, music-filled two-hour special celebrates Bernstein's devotion to music education, through his Young Person's Concerts with the New York Philharmonic, his Harvard lectures, his CBS Omnibus Television specials, and his many writings about music.